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Grilled Bread (Pane alla Grillia)
By DigitalChef
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat
- 1 loaf bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1 tomato, halved crosswise
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Croutons
By DigitalChef
Preheat oven to 350° F. Melt the butter, olive oil, and garlic (if desired) in a sauce pan
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, pressed (optional)
- 4 bread slices, cut into 1" cubes (any kind of bread)
Cornbread (Mexican)
By DigitalChef
Mix all and bake at 350° F for about 40 minutes
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup plain cornmeal
- 1 cup cream style corn
- 1 cup grated cheese (any)
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Herbed Garlic Bread
By DigitalChef
Preheat oven to 350° F. Stir together the butter, mashed garlic, and herbs in a small bowl and season with salt...
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt and extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 loaf crusty bread
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Meatballs
By DigitalChef
Preheat oven to 450° F. Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, dried or chopped if fresh
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meatball Subs
By DigitalChef
Place sauce and meatballs into large saucepan
- 5 1/4 cups marinara sauce
- 16 meatballs
- 4 sub rolls
- 2 1/2 cups provolone, shredded
Roast Turkey or Chicken
By DigitalChef
Dissolve the salt and sugar in 2 gallons of cold water in a nonreactive container (such as a clean bucket or large ...
- Brine:
- 2 cups poultry stock
- 1 medium onion, halfed
- 1 garlic head, halfed
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Poultry:
- 1 (10 to 12-pound) turkey (cut brine in half if using a chicken)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rosemary
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
House Seasoning
By DigitalChef
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months
- 1 cup salt
- 1/2 cup black pepper
- 1/2 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup onion powder
Soup Toppers
By DigitalChef
Toast bread slices in toaster until golden
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound shredded cheese (to compliment the soup)
Ranch Dressing (Light)
By DigitalChef
If using plain yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with a paper towel and place the strainer over a bowl
- 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons onion, grated (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt